Cambridge
RadioShack Store Closing as Part of Retailer Restructuring
The RadioShack in Harvard Square is set to close on March 31. It is one of three Cambridge locations that will shut down after the company filed for bankruptcy.
Bagelsaurus
Bagelsaurus is a hidden gem- just a quarter-mile from the quad, it is one of the few true-to-form bagel shops near Harvard. FM explored their menu and basked in the deliciousness.
Police Respond to ‘Uptick’ in Package Thefts
The Harvard University Police Department has observed an increase in reports of missing items, particularly at graduate apartment-style housing, according to spokesperson Steven G. Catalano.
Santouka Ramen
From 67-cent Top Ramen at CVS to Instagram-worthy burgers with ramen patties instead of buns, a tasty Japanese staple has come a long way in America. As one might expect, the rise of ramen has created a demand for traditional shops that serve the real thing—no styrofoam packaging necessary. This phenomenon recently arrived in Harvard Square in the form of Santouka, a bona fide restaurant serving ramen and only ramen.
Shelters Scramble to House Displaced Long Island Homeless from Winter Storms
With the closing of Boston’s largest homeless shelter on Long Island last October, local and temporary shelters are working to get displaced guests out of the winter weather.
More Snow Looming, College Alters Dining Schedule
The “powerful and very dangerous” storm, the National Weather Service reported, will develop Saturday night through Sunday morning.
Fire Causes Evacuation at 1610 Mass. Ave.
A three-alarm fire broke out at about 7 p.m. Wednesday inside the housing complex at 1610 Massachusetts Ave., according to Cambridge Fire Department Assistant Chief James Burns.
Fire on Massachusetts Avenue
Firefighters attempt to subdue a fire on Massachusetts Avenue on Wednesday night. All tenants of the building evacuated safely and there were no reported injuries.
Firefighters at Massachusetts Avenue
Firefighters attempt to subdue a fire on Massachusetts Avenue on Wednesday night. All tenants of the building evacuated safely and there were no reported injuries.
Don't Mess with the Best (Pest)
Driving through the streets of Cambridge in an unmarked truck filled with gadgets ranging from Hershey’s chocolate spread to copper mesh, Matt J. Kreimeyer could very well be a secret agent. Given the fact that Matt has keys to Harvard’s dorms and an unfathomably vast knowledge of the intricacies of our campus, part of me genuinely believes he might be Harvard’s Dark Knight. And in some ways, he is.
Tobacco Age Increase
Business owners of tobacco-selling establishments expect a drop in revenue after the tobacco purchase age increase goes into effect. Last month, the Cambridge City Council voted to change the legal tobacco purchase age from 18 to 21.
Obituary
Brian P. Murphy ’86-’87 passed away last Thursday at the age of 50. Friends and colleagues remember him as an intelligent, well-spirited person who dedicated his life in improving the lives of Cantabrigian during his tenure as a former City Councillor and assistant City Manager.
Cambridge Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
The Cambridge City Council passed an amendment to the Tobacco Ordinance last week that raised the age to legally purchase tobacco in Cambridge from 18 to 21, effective in June.
Love It: Clover
I strode into Clover for the first time, tasked with penning an eloquent ode to the young coffee shop. It provides a community, a space for congregation, for this group of artistes.
Hate It: Clover
I’m standing in Clover. I look at the menu, a confusing flurry of new age mumbo jumbo. It tells me the wait time for various dishes, proving to me that Clover has never learned the lesson that my dad’s frown taught me in fifth grade: keep expectations low.
Cambridge Residents Raise Concerns about Affordable Housing
Renters and homeowners said at a forum Saturday that low- and middle-income Cantabrigians face a shortage of affordable housing and are priced out of the city as a result.
Campus Center Plans Include Remodeled Front
Upcoming renovations to the Smith Campus Center include expanded glass paneled facades, a rooftop terrace, and more entertainment venues.
Another Storm Looming, Harvard Will Stay Open Monday
Administrators plan to monitor weather reports overnight in anticipation of a winter storm that may cover Boston with as much as a foot of snow.
Shelters Prepare To Accommodate Homeless During Blizzard
The Cambridge Police Department will coordinate with area shelters to ensure the safety of Cambridge’s homeless population, facilitating “proper transportation if needed."
New 24-Hour CVS To Open in April, Replacing Existing JFK Location
A new 24-hour CVS location at 6 JFK St., a space previously occupied by Citizens Bank. The new location will be a little more than 300 feet away from another CVS on Massachusetts Avenue.
Boston Captures U.S. Bid for 2024 Olympics
Harvard Stadium could serve as a venue should Boston beat out other contenders when the final decision is made in 2017.
Sandrine's
Sandrine's, currently occupying 8 Holyoke Street, has announced that it will be closing its doors.
Sandrine's
Sandrine's, currently occupying 8 Holyoke Street, has announced that it will be closing its doors.